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Our American Stories

The Story of America's Alliance With Stalin and How It Brought About the Downfall of Hitler (w/ Stephen Ambrose)

Our American Stories

iHeartPodcasts

Society & Culture, Documentary

4.3737 Ratings

🗓️ 25 June 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

On this episode of Our American Stories, why did the capitalist United States ally with the Soviet Union and its dictator, Stalin? The late, great Stephen Ambrose answers that question and shares a World War II story that begins in January 1943 and ends with the Allies' decision to pursue unconditional surrender.

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